Arsenal and Chelsea await fate in Champions League last 16 draw

Arsenal and Chelsea are eagerly awaiting the draw for the Champions League last 16, which is conspicuous by the absence of Manchester clubs United and City.

Waiting: Wenger set to find out Champions League last 16 opponent (Picture: AP)

While Roberto Mancini and Sir Alex Ferguson âs men fell at the first hurdle, the Gunners and the Blues have gone marching on, and both will be hoping for a favourable opponent in the 11am draw in Nyon.

The two London giants are seeded having topped their respective groups, which means theyâll avoid the likes of Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and crucially Barcelona.

However, Italian champions AC Milan, and slayers of City slayers Napoli, would represent stern tests for Arsene Wenger and Andre Villas-Boas.

No team can play a club from their group or any side from the same country.